You are known in the culinary world, but
when did you know, that you wanted to be a
part of it?
I originally studied restaurant management
at catering college and half way through
my first year, I had to do work experience in
a kitchen. I discovered a whole new world
and a role I seemed to be quite good at and
very suited to.
What is the dish you’re most famous for?
Right now (June 2015), I would say
London’s Hottest Pizza, which we launched
earlier this year at Mayfair Pizza Co. in
conjunction with ‘The Rib Man’ – one of the
stars of London’s street food scene. Also the
sweet pizzas went down a storm when we
launched them last year.
What is your earliest food memory?
My mum’s cooking, obviously. I remember
her amazing roast potatoes and apple
crumble with custard.
What was the first meal you ever cooked?
Shepherd’s pie, cheesy mash, peas, carrots
and bisto gravy at home for my mum and
dad.
Why cook? What does it mean to you?
It means everything to me. It’s me; it’s what
I do; I don’t know anything else; I’d be lost if
I couldn’t do it.
When did you first realize that you wanted
to become a chef?
About halfway though my first year at
catering college. I went there with the intention of going into restaurant management
but had to do work experience and ended
up in the kitchen and I’ve never looked back.
What do you wish you had known when you
started as a chef?
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That I still will enjoy and love this job 17
years later, it’s incredible.
What is your favourite short recipe?
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